When the Lights Went Out on Memorial Day – How Standby Generators Saved the Holiday in East Texas
Memorial Day Weekend is usually a time for gathering with loved ones, grilling out, and honoring those who served our country. But for many homeowners in East Texas, this year’s holiday took an unexpected turn.
Early Monday morning, a
severe thunderstorm swept through the region, knocking out power in parts of
Longview,
Tyler, and surrounding areas. Some neighborhoods were left in the dark for
over 24 hours—right in the middle of a holiday celebration.
⚡ Real Stories from the Neighborhood
In my own community’s Facebook group, the posts started flooding in:
- “Still no power. Been out since early morning.”
- “Running on a portable generator—at least we’ve got a window unit going.”
- “Thankful it wasn’t 100 degrees outside!”
While some were doing their best to manage with extension cords and small generators, many families without any backup power were left with
no A/C, no fridge, and no lights—hoping the storm would pass and the grid would recover.
🔋 But Not Everyone Was in the Dark
As I walked through the neighborhood, I heard a familiar hum: the steady sound of whole home standby generators. For those homes powered by Kohler or Briggs & Stratton systems installed by MALL Energy Home, the power outage was barely noticeable.
- Ovens stayed hot.
- Refrigerators kept running.
- Wi-Fi and TVs stayed on.
- Air conditioners cooled the entire house.
No spoiled food. No scrambling. No stress. Just another day to enjoy with family—exactly how Memorial Day should be.
A Reminder of Why Backup Power Matters
This unexpected Memorial Day outage was a
wake-up call for many East Texans. If this had happened just a few weeks later—during the peak of summer—the consequences could have been worse. With
temperatures rising,
storms increasing, and our grid under pressure, having a
reliable backup power solution is no longer a luxury—it’s peace of mind.
Protect Your Home Before the Next Storm
At MALL Energy Home, we specialize in standby generator installation and service throughout Longview, Tyler, and the greater East Texas area. We install only Kohler and Briggs & Stratton generators—brands known for quality, durability, and the best warranties in the industry.
But more importantly—we’re local. We only serve East Texas so we can
respond quickly, provide
24-hour service and repair, and ensure our customers are always covered—especially when it matters most.
📞 Don’t Let the Next Outage Catch You Off Guard
Were you one of the many East Texans left in the dark this Memorial Day? Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen again.
👉 Contact MALL Energy Home for a
free in-home assessment and let’s build a backup power plan that keeps your holidays, weekends, and everyday life running—no matter the weather.
